Speaking on Saturday’s (8 October) episode of ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’, Darcey said: “I think Judge Rinder is definitely going [far]. He’s obviously a perfectionist because he gets really intense but he’s very funny as well with it, he’s an entertainer as you can see.

“He has got very good facial expressions. It’s quite good because it distracts you from the technique so maybe he’s using it as a skill… He is absolutely gorgeous.”

Asked if he will go all the way, she replied: “I hope so, I really hope so.”

She added: “I think it’s time for a boy [to win]… There is a lot of good talent there… You never know. It’s amazing how the show turns.”

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Darcey appeared on 'The Jonathan Ross Show'

Darcey also spoke about Len Goodman’s upcoming departure from the show, after he announced he was stepping down from his role as head judge at the end of the series.

“I still don’t believe he’s going to leave but yes he has announced it but maybe we could have Judge Rinder if he wins maybe,” she said.

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Len Goodman (right) is stepping down at the end of the current series

“If you’re going to be head judge you’ve got to be the expert,” she added, before admitting she doesn’t have any idea of who may take Len’s place, although claimed there is a “big list of others.”